Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-12
WHAT REPRESENTATIVE woopBuRS sAYs

WHAT REPRESENTATIVE wooDBuRS sAYs
The publication OF the letter OF Secretary Lamar
led TO general review among politicians OF the
relations between the Secretary and the Commis-
sioner as 1t is secret that there has been any
thing but harmony for a long time. "Its what
Lamar ought TO have done long ago. remarked
Representative woodburn, of Nevada, .and on
this issuse am with Lamar. Sparks has kept the
Western states and Territories In acontinual state
or confusion with regard 70 all land matters and
mas done an tncalculabe amount OF mischief"
DEMOCRATIC SENTIMENT
seems almost universally to be with the Secretary
''The only criticism upon Lamar" said one promi-
nent democratic Congr -ssman, sis that he has de-
layed this action too long. Commissioner Sparks
has made himself unpopular, II seems, with m ny
members OF Congress OF both parties by his arbi-
trary and dictatorial manner There are members
OF Congress who viii not enter the Office when
commissioner Sparks is there"
MEANING OF rHK PUBLICATION OF THE LKTTR THIS
TINE.
There was great eeal OF speculation as to the
meaning Of the publication OF the letter at this
time. By some 1t was assumed that it meant that
the Secretary will not go upon the supreme Bench;
that he intends TO remain at the head OF the In
terror Department and hence felt that he must
formation that ought to be reliable, as it
comes from source that should under
stand the situation, 1t can be stated that Sec
nominated for the vacancy on the supreme
Bench. A STAR reporter was informed by a
disposed in personal feeling towards Commissioaer
Sparks, that Secretary Lamar yesterday showed
the letter. after he had written It, to the President,
the ONCE OF Land Commissioner announced his
purpose Of publishing the letter; that
THE PRESIDENT AssENTED
to the proposition that Mr. Sparks should 60, and
also assented to the publication OF the letter. This
Oflcia said further that the Secretarys letter was
q apo q
clsms OF secretary Lamar given to the press by
commissioners Sparks. He added: ''The truth is
n snas mas oeen reckless In ertelsng Lamar
care whether his grievances were published In re-
publican or democratic papers. Now, upon the
Lamar, no doubt, decided thit 1t was due TO him
sell and his administration TO vindlcate himself
against the numerous complaints and criticisms
sions.
Nothing at all will be said at the White House
To-day about the Lamar-Sparks controversy.
sPARKT MUST GO.
1t Is generally admitted that Mr. Sparks must
step down and out There seems to be no two
opinions on this question, though there are some
who insist that Mr.. Sparks is stubborn enough to
resist even the Presi lent In the issue sed. This
idea is based upon Mr.. Sparks assumption that the
people OF the country are sustaining him and not
the Secretary. Not very long ago in an interview
In The STAR. Commissioner Sparks held that the
people OF the country were with him. Relying
upon public support it is suggested that be may
refuse TO go out until actually forced out
AS Mr.. Sparks could not be seen, STAR reporter
called upon well-kn0wn and leading democrat,
formerly member OF Congress, and now holding
an important public position, who Is known to
have been active In procuring the appointment of
STAR reporter was aware that this gentleman had
seen and talked with Commissioner Sparks during
the forenoon. He said, when asked about the
matter: ''Of course, Sparks must retire. there Is
no doubt about that. This Is the elimination of
difference Of opinion In regard to the administra-
in n q lind hn Sna.. sl.a
Interior, the President ana Commissioner Sparks
all agree as to the general policy that should pre-
vail In the Land ONCE, but they differ to the
manner In which that policy should be carried
out. The Secretary, and 1 understand the
President agree that Mr. Sparks is too
radical In the exercise OF his duties that he does
more harm than good In his radcalism. All three
or them believe in Carrying out reforms in the
Land ONCE, but there are differences to how
these shall be effected. Oh, presume that Sparks
will resign"
PROBABLE MANIFESTO FROM SPARKS.
1t was suggested to a STAR reporter that Mr.
Sparks will probably accompany his resignation
with letter designed for the public In which he
will take the ground that he Is a victim OF the
inoensabls barrier In the way Of the success OF
greedy cormorants" In schemes TO gobble up the
| public lands, and that they have succeeded in
using the Secretary OF the Interior as a means OF
| getting him out OF their way.
Another party who assumed to know something
Ia%sr ADVISED the aa That he
was unwilling TO leave the Interior Department
with Sparks remaining at the head OF the Land
Office; that In such event Sparks might be sue
ceSSrul or partially successful, In enforcing his
views and policy upon his Lamars) successor, and
thus overturn the good that Mr.. Lamar thinks his
| policy has accomplished.
COMING CHANGES.
So far as can be aScertained with the principals
| to the controversy refusing to talk, and with
| silence at the White House, the indications are
that Secretary Lamar is going upon the Supreme
Bench, and that Mr. Villas, who Is TO succeed him
In the Interior Department is as deSrouS OF getting
| rid OF Sparks as is the present Secretary; that
the President asSents TO the propriety OF a change
and that even though Mr. Sparks may be uuusu-
ally stubborn his tenure OF ONCE Will be BRIEF 1t
Is said, upon democratic authority, that either
Assistant Commissioner Stockslager or Hon. Geo.
w. Julian will succeed Mr.. Sparks. These are
a member OF Congress-, has, as Assistant Land
Commissioner, kept in entire accord with Secre-
tary Lamar. Mr.. Julian, who is now surveyor
general OF New Mexico, and who was appointed to
that Office to carry out the reform policy OF the
Administration In regard 10 public lands, Is highly
esteemed by the President and by Secretary Lamar.
Treasury Department Changes.
Rosa F. Downing, OF New Jersey, has been ap.
pointed clerk OF the 5000 class In the office OF
the Controller Of the Currency, under civil-serv1ce
rules.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has appointed the
following storekeepers and gaugers in the NTH
North Carolina district: Lindsay A. Smith, at
Lexington; sidney A. Dula, at Mockvlle, and
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